Since it was announced, fans of the soulslike genre have been both intrigued and excited byLies of P.The combination of a dark world inspired by the Belle Epoque era and challenging, visceral combat looks specifically designed to evoke comparisons to many of the genre’s greatest games. In addition to the world and mechanics, the story told inLies of Pis a gritty take on the original tale ofPinnochio, which appears to translate remarkably well to the world of gaming.
Game Rant recently spoke withLies of PGame Director Jiwon Choi and Associate Producer H. Sun Choi to get answers to several key questions about their game and find out exactly what Neowiz has planned for the full release – and beyond. With the demo now available and the full release just around the corner, fans can use this guide to get a better sense of what they can expect from this unique, soulslike experience.
Updated May 20, 2025:We’ve updated the New Game Plus section with a new statement from the Lies of P developers.
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When Does Lies of P Come Out?
Lies of Pwill see its worldwide release on Jul 10, 2025. It will be available on PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC. It will also be available onXbox Game Pass on Day One.
Will Lies of P Have Any Pre-Order Bonuses?
All versions ofLies of Pwill feature the following items as a pre-order bonus:
According to the official website forLies of P, players who pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition will get72 Hours of Early Access.
How Many Versions of Lies of P Are Available?
Both versions ofLies of P– digital and physical – will have two editions: Standard and Deluxe Edition. The Standard Edition will feature the full game and the pre-order bonus for customers who purchased early. The Deluxe Edition, both Physical and Digital editions, will feature the following content:
What is the Lies of P File Size?
Lies of Pwill be released across several platforms, with small variations in the file size. They are as follows:
How Long Will Lies of P Take to Beat?
According to Game Director Jiwon Choi,Lies of Pwill take approximately 30 hours to beat for “experienced Souls players.” Those who wish to experience everything the game has to offer can expect closer to 50 hours of playtime.
Will Lies of P Feature Multiplayer Content?
Associate Producer H. Sun Choi says the team’s goal withLies of Phas been “creating and perfecting a compelling single-play experience.” Because of this,Lies of Pwill not feature any multiplayer content.
Will Lies of P Have Difficulty Options?
Due to the fact that the team at Neowiz and Round8 felt that thecarefully-balanced soulslike mechanicscould be compromised by doing so, they have chosen not to implement difficulty options intoLies of P.
Will Lies of P Have New Game Plus?
The developers state: “We do have a similar feature that works like a New Game Plus sinceLies of Poffers multiple endings, but we just did not name it as New Game Plus. When players start their multiple playthroughs, players will carry over their level, weapons, armor, and their progress on the P-organ system. There will be changes in the item’s abilities, the amount of Ergo from each monster, and the power level of monsters as well. We hope this helps the players who will challenge for multiple playthroughs.”
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Can You Pause in Lies of P?
In order to keep a “tense and immersive experience,“Lies of Pwill not be implementing a pause function.
